The Ramona H.E.A.R.T Mural Project is sponsoring a walking tour of the Ramona H.E.A.R.T. Murals on Feb. 24 as part of the Live Well San Diego “Love Your Heart” event, Feb. 14 – 29.

Come to the patio at Ramona Family Naturals, 325 Sixth St., Ramona to participate in blood pressure monitoring at 9 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.  A guided walking tour of several of the Ramona H.E.A.R.T. murals along Old Town Ramona Main Street will be held from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.  Participants can print maps of the mural locations from the H.E.A.R.T. Mural website at ramonamurals.com or pick one up at the H.E.A.R.T. Mural table at Ramona Family Naturals on the morning of the event.   Soroptimists International of Ramona will provide water on the route.

Participants are also invited to enter an opportunity drawing to win prizes on the morning of the walk. The winner’s name will be drawn at noon at the registration site.

Every mural contains hidden “hearts” for viewers to locate. The acronym H.E.A.R.T. not only indicates Ramona as the geographic center of San Diego County but reflects the character of the community.  “H” for Historic and Hiking, “E” for Equine, “A” for Arts, Antiques and Agriculture, “R” for scenic rural vistas and drives, and “T” for Tasting of fine wines.

According to the American Heart Association, walking offers excellent exercise for heart health by improving cholesterol levels, blood pressure, and energy levels. In addition, it can fight weight gain to improve heart health overall and can also reduce stress.

Participants who begin their walk at Ramona Family Naturals are requested to park on the street or in the adjacent County parking lot at 6^th and Main while they are walking, to allow parking spaces for customers of the market.

About the Sponsors                                                                                                                                    Live Well San Diego brings individuals, families, and organizations together in support of healthy, safe and thriving communities. For more information, go to livewellsd.org

Soroptimists was formed in 1921 and the name, loosely translated from the Latin, means best for women. They have about 160,000 members and supporters in 21 countries and territories. Visit https://www.siramona.com/ for further information on support and local membership.

Ramona Family Naturals is a natural foods store in Ramona CA that caters to families and has an assortment of foods, natural products, a bakery, and a deli.  For more information, see ramonafamilynaturals.com.

The Ramona H.E.A.R.T. Mural Project, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation whose mission is to encourage economic vitality by increasing tourism, promoting community pride, and celebrating our rich cultural heritage through an outstanding outdoor visual arts  program. For more information, see ramonamurals.com.

Media contact: Elaine Lyttleton, 760-787-1102, lyttleton@sv-mail.com.